Once you know your price range and what you want to put down if using financing you can typically have a bank approval same day.Once approved if not paying all cash you talk with your agent or even self-explore and use the listing agent in most cases.

I think, for now, I’ll probably use Buildium (my current software) and manually enter into furnished finder and AirBnB and require approval so it doesn’t auto schedule and so I can send a proper lease.  

@Nikhil MascarenhasDifferent people go different routes depending on their risk tolerance, their amount of equity and compared to other assets owned, how patient they are with a complicated set-up and high legal fees, whether they view the $800 as game-changing or just a cost of doing business, etc. 

Quote from @Roger D Jones: This is terrible and not legal in any way but it was pre Covid and the rules were a little less restrictive. 

Where I am, the legal newspapers publish probate data daily and it's online which makes it very easy.

Hey Scott,Yes, house hacking into a new place and holding the duplex a couple of more years is one of my top options I'd say as I figure in 2 years I will also have the experience to be approved for commercial property as well as more equity assuming the market doesn't tank!

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

The main benefit is liability protection—it helps shield your personal assets in case of legal issues.

Of course, with all things, the situation varies and no one on these forums has seen your underlying documents and the actual terms, and thus, you should consult with legal counsel specific to your situation. 

Their parents need to approve the purchase.